Selwyn

English

Etymology

Middle English form of Latin Silvanus. Also from the Old English given name Selewine, from sel (“hall”) + wine (“friend”). The places are named after bearers of the surname.

Proper noun

Selwyn

  1. A surname transferred from the given name.
  2. A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname, in quiet use since the 19th century.
  3. Any of a number of places in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and US.
  4. (Cambridge University, informal) Ellipsis of Selwyn College, Cambridge..

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